PITTSBURG, Kan. — Two Mulberry brothers are flexing their muscles as filmmakers. Erik and Devan Stone, of Mulberry, took home two awards for their film, “Interlude,” from the Great Wonders Uplift Film Fest in Joplin last weekend.   more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — This week, the owners of Harry’s Cafe had to make a painful decision. After struggling to keep prices low and the doors open, the iconic Pittsburg restaurant has closed.   more

Frontenac firefighters respond to a structure fire at 512 N. Linn St. on Tuesday, Jan. 14. The crew was dispatched at 5:17 p.m. , extinguished the fire and vacated the premises by 6:49 p.m. No … more

Pittsburg firefighters work to extinguish a vehicle fire in the parking lot of Dillons, 2600 N Broadway St., Monday, Jan. 13. The fire started at approximately 4:54 p.m., and firefighters … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. – When Matt O’Malley accepted the job as Wesley House executive director, he had goals in mind, with one of them already coming to fruition at the beginning of 2025. Starting in January, Wesley House will open its food pantry on either Saturday or Sunday in order to better serve the community. more

PITTSBURG, Kan. –– As the 2024 election cycle comes to an end, it may be days before we know the results of some of the national races, especially the presidential race. But there are … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — After getting your fill of ghosts, goblins and, of course, candy, Pittsburg community members are invited to participate in the Hispanic cultural event of Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead.   This joyous and colorful celebration will kick off from 3 to 4 p.m. at Root Coffeehouse, 402 N. Broadway, where attendees can purchase Abuelita, a form of hot chocolate, and view the ofrenda and art made by children in the English as a Second Language program in Pittsburg Community Schools.   more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) hosted an open house at Memorial Auditorium Thursday evening. Residents were invited to view the current neighborhood maps and make … more

Individually, people can do great things. But put two exceptional minds together and the result can be amazing. That’s the case with two Pittsburg High School friends who have been collaborating on a project that would use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve education. more

FORT SCOTT, Kan. — Nearly one hundred people raised their right hands and took the oath to become U.S. citizens during the annual Special Naturalization Ceremony at Fort Scott National Historic … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson (R-Andover) spoke with SEK residents on Thursday at the Homer Cole Senior Community Center. The purpose of his visit was to gain support … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — With a concert slated for late October, choir members of the Pittsburg Multigenerational Chorus have been practicing at Pittsburg High School every Wednesday and Friday since … more

COLUMBUS, Kan. — A first-of-its-kind Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) event made its debut this week in Columbus.   The 'Southeast Regional Senior Unified Olympics' was held Wednesday … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. After debating a remodel for decades, The Finishing Touch building finally got a long-awaited facelift.   The Finishing Touch Manager Beth Bradshaw, daughter to owners … more

WEIR, Kan. — The City of Weir was founded in 1872 by T.M. Weir of Pennsylvania, who set aside 40 of his 160 acres to build a town. During the city’s boom, nearly 3,000 residents enjoyed … more

An American flag hangs from atop the City of Pittsburg Fire Station No. 1, located at 911 W. Fourth St. The local fire department displayed the flag to honor the memory of nearly 3,000 lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, as Monday marked 22 years since the terrorist attacks. more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Nearly 40 goats were released in Lincoln Park on Monday to help the Pittsburg Parks and Recreation Department control some overgrowth along the creek north of Lincoln Center. … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — It began with a simple act of kindness. A Jeep owner in Ontario, Canada, decided to brighten someone’s day and placed a small rubber duck on the fender of another Jeep. … more

At Albert Pouch Park in Cherokee, the Cherokee Ruritan Club hosted its annual bean feed on Friday as part of this year’s Cherokee Fall Festival, which continues into Saturday. more

FRANKLIN, Kan. — The Miners Hall Museum in Franklin is expecting a new exhibit to be delivered soon. Donated by Mission Clay Products, an Insley Model K-12 dragline will grace the museum … more